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by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has Steven Defour switched his allegiance?
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: Has Steven Defour switched his allegiance?

Moany, Dyche , Defour and I presume Steve Stone ?
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790804

Re: Russia Invades

In any WW3, there’s only one winner and it isn’t Russia. Europe and the US are giving their scraps to Ukraine. Literally giving them tiny percentages of their military budgets and their old end-of-life equipment. Underlines by them receiving F16’s from the 70’s/80’s. At a headline level they’re man...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790804

Re: Russia Invades

Putin raging about the “ new” F-16’s which UKR will soon have in service . Not about the actual planes but he’s stating any non UKR take off for these planes on missions would class said country as a “ target” . He’s actually got a reasonable point tbf . Though we know NATO has been a huge contribut...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turd Island
Replies: 43
Views: 2131

Re: Turd Island

As Fergal didn’t sing “ a good turd is hard to find “..unless you’re in Blackpool of course
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Passport problems
Replies: 54
Views: 1643

Re: Passport problems

Who in their right mind travels with an out of date passport ?? I notice they always seem to be going to France, as opposed to say using your out of date passport in China, US, AUS, Asia, Africa or almost anywhere else in the world . Considering we left the EU 4 yrs ago it seems quite bizarre the bb...
by AlargeClaret
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zeki Amdouni Shot Accuracy
Replies: 48
Views: 2089

Re: Zeki Amdouni Shot Accuracy

The main thing is getting back what we paid for him , I think around 12-15m? Doubt he’ll get prem interest , but a decent euros could ramp up his value nicely. Bit of a show pony and not comfortable in our side but can imagine him getting a decent ish Bundesliga gig
by AlargeClaret
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford England call up
Replies: 194
Views: 8247

Re: James Trafford England call up

I really don't see where some people see potential, I can't. All aspects of he's game are weak, I've tried to see positives but there are seriously none there imo, the only thing I see is that he's reflexes are quite good most of the time, but it's not always consistent. Maybe it will change in a y...
by AlargeClaret
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 394
Views: 27325

Re: Joey’s in bother again

Just had a look at a few of Barton’s recent tweets , he does indeed seem to be going totally mental . He’s reduced to calling the women’s game “ lesbo ball “ etc . He’s gone from “ man down the pub “ banter to almost Tourette’s like scattergun abuse at anything female . This isn’t a grift it’s a ful...
by AlargeClaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 394
Views: 27325

Re: Joey’s in bother again

Top drawer is pushing it even for a fan of his. I thought he was a good leader for us and a decent player but dreadful on his return in the Prem. Nowhere near the quality of Cork or defour. What bizarre comments? Barton was a quality much sought after prem footballer , hardly “ bang average “ If he...
by AlargeClaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790804

Re: Russia Invades

I think we’re gonna see more and more of these long range “ super target “ strikes from both sides . This is when NATO combined intelligence really trumps Russia . While we don’t hear much about RUS strikes , it’s clear they’ve also been looking for infrastructure hits like the oil refineries UKR ha...
by AlargeClaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 394
Views: 27325

Re: Joey’s in bother again

But why compare women’s football to the men’s game? It’s 2 different games. It’s like comparing an under 14s game on Towneley and criticising a young kid That’s very very true . Many sports like athletics , tennis , swimming , cycling ,the disadvantage is simply muscle mass /power ratio etc . But w...
by AlargeClaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 394
Views: 27325

Re: Joey’s in bother again

No one can argue with JB that women’s football is very poor compared to the men’s game and especially the keepers . Though I think he’s flogging it a bit now and it’s become a grift . It’s a shame, he could have been a good manager or at least a mildly controversial successful pundit in the game . T...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford England call up
Replies: 194
Views: 8247

Re: James Trafford England call up

CoolClaret wrote:
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:12 pm
I just believe people should be picked on merit - for everything.
Has there ever been a more uneducated pig ignorant comment on this forum ? Give your head a wobble ffs .
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford England call up
Replies: 194
Views: 8247

Re: James Trafford England call up

Brilliant news for Traff , sure , he’s a couple of yrs off being a top prem keeper , but if you know you know . Well done to him.
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sven-Goran Eriksson
Replies: 27
Views: 3233

Re: Sven-Goran Eriksson

Hasn’t this walnut skinned old brass had enough out of selling her stories about Sven ? Didn’t she ruin John Leslie’s career as well ? But refused to actually press charges . She also moved heaven and earth to ruin ( but failed miserably) another “ squeaky clean “ bbc presenter she’d slept with . Di...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chesterfield back in the league
Replies: 46
Views: 2699

Re: Chesterfield back in the league

Have they a well funded new owner? Usually the conference needs some very decent money to ride that season out . Usually “ how much” depends if it’s a promotion challenge or a struggle in div 2 . Good to see them get back up though .
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790804

Re: Russia Invades

People letting their political beliefs blind them here ,when calm evaluation is what is needed . Re: the terrorist attack , it will take a while for the dust to clear before any half decent facts can be established . Russia’s relation with Islam is an incredibly complicated mess, on one hand they de...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 007
Replies: 47
Views: 2434

Re: 007

I’d have liked them to camp it up a bit , put some gadgets and British humour back , make Bond just a little chauvinist, glint in the eye gentlemen type , without actually offending the modern audience. While they’ll never portray the Fleming Bond as the original “ blunt instrument “ But be good to ...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This is my worst season ever
Replies: 54
Views: 2823

Re: This is my worst season ever

I think the OP is discussing the “ worst season “ on a relative basis . It’s plain daft to compare a 3/4th div season v prem based on quality of players etc . Though even the most deluded VK superfans who talk about “ squad age “ and “ learning “ would be hard pushed to not class this season ( thus ...
by AlargeClaret
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: HAPPY MONDAY!. FOREST, points deduction?
Replies: 142
Views: 9750

Re: HAPPY MONDAY!. FOREST, points deduction?

Forest must be laughing their t1ts off , surely even their most optimistic shout was -6 ? and they were every bit as bad as Everton if not worse , who, should really have had the -10 but for the “ prosecution” making a cock up . I can only presume there must be some absolute bona fida legal defence ...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ Watt...
Replies: 259
Views: 14446

Re: JJ Watt...

It’s hard not to like the guy , he’s thrown himself full on into his investment and embraced the club . Perhaps gone a bit over enthusiastic on the Burnley cliches , but it’s ni bad thing
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 342
Views: 13164

Re: Arijanet Muric

Were you listening to it on the radio? Which bit didn’t you agree with ? AM gave a perfectly decent prem keeper performance along with a very smart foul for the Toney goal . Id have saved the Trafford fee and started with AM as JT needs to develop , but that’s neither here nor there . Oh and JHL ha...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 342
Views: 13164

Re: Arijanet Muric

Sorry, but that's absolute b0llocks. Don’t let the facts of a perfectly decent and very solid show from Muric get in the way of your hero worship . I’d have started the season with him and believe the JT purchase was pointless . However there’s very little between the 2 former City no 3’s in actual...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 342
Views: 13164

Re: Arijanet Muric

Apart from a perfectly regular alround prem keeper performance I didn’t see anything to warrant the ludicrous eulogising , fawning and lickspittle in Muric’s direction . He was sound , couple of punches which JT would have been roasted over, only real save was the full offside one . His distribution...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent's Big Surprise
Replies: 33
Views: 3604

Re: Vincent's Big Surprise

With 30 points at stake she’s not even lubricating her vocal chords yet..
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Confident for tomorrow
Replies: 60
Views: 3454

Re: Confident for tomorrow

We might as well play in flip flops , it pains me to say that there’s zero anticipation for the game and a resignation that we’ll probs be beaten however we play . Roll on next season when hopefully The Emperor has learnt his lesson on “ new clothes “
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent's Big Surprise
Replies: 33
Views: 3604

Re: Vincent's Big Surprise

He’s introducing the Fat Lady to the fans… for when she has to sing
by AlargeClaret
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 394
Views: 27325

Re: Joey’s in bother again

I'd be reluctant to rely too heavily on what Barton says about the person suing him while trying to cobble together legal fees tbh Barton’s a millionaire, though he may have to be if he goes the libel route , bearing in mind Vine & Aluko will likely be crowd funded and legal fees in libel cases are...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Assignon, Esteve and Fofana
Replies: 68
Views: 3998

Re: Assignon, Esteve and Fofana

Anyone would think we’re nurturing the new Cafu/Nesta/Maldini triumvirate ,rather than a team of young talents ,especially defenders who are nowhere near Prem level . It’s not the players per se , ( who I’d say 8/10 could easily play in most of the euro prem leagues )it’s the sheer class jump from E...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marc Boixasa
Replies: 36
Views: 2757

Re: Marc Boixasa

Interesting the article mentioned the new CEO at the Saudi club , was looking for MB (10 years working for City under Pep) to replicate what he’d done under Pep… couldn’t help wonder what he’s been doing here the last 2 yrs … Anyway ,a tough loss for the club for a man that lives and breathes footba...
by AlargeClaret
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche or Kompany?
Replies: 61
Views: 3538

Re: Dyche or Kompany?

Give it 9/10 yrs then we can compare . Champ seasons are just baubles and mean little on a managers CV until he’s had a few /different clubs . If VK gets us up again and let’s face it however many leave there should be a core + signings who are too good for the champ , he can start to build his lega...
by AlargeClaret
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maatsen interview in Guardian
Replies: 23
Views: 4077

Re: Maatsen interview in Guardian

Let’s face it he was never staying unless utterly desperate. We got a great yr out of him, and he developed as a player and has moved on up . Good alround .
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ouch- feels like a defeat that!
Replies: 52
Views: 3156

Re: Ouch- feels like a defeat that!

If we’d have held on,and beaten Brentford next week ,we’d at least have had a distant though slim hope with the Forest deduction to come . As it was we surrendered a 0-2 ,which but for a wonder strike from foo foo and an OG was a bit flattering . 2nd half they really should have buried us , we were ...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Six Nations Week 4
Replies: 10
Views: 613

Re: Six Nations Week 4

What a game that was , talk about leaving nothing in the tank . When Union is played at that physical intensity it’s electrifying with no quarter given . Puts the prem league ponces to shame
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Neil Warnock
Replies: 53
Views: 5360

Re: Neil Warnock

Gotta love Colin , that Aberdeen side are dreadful and I’m quite surprised he took the gig tbh with no chance of loans or signings .
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joshua v Ngannou
Replies: 52
Views: 2218

Re: Joshua v Ngannou

Never quite get the AJ bashing , he’s a world class heavyweight and been at top since his amateur days . His “ problem “ being that when he’s fought the best ie Usyk , he came up short ,and of course Ruiz jr literally battered him. He also avoided ( understandably ) peak Wikder .Not forgetting it’s ...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joshua v Ngannou
Replies: 52
Views: 2218

Re: Joshua v Ngannou

Good to see FN laughing and joking at the post fight presser,as that last (almost undefended) punch could have done awful damage . Though at estimates of 15-20mill per fighter you can’t blame FN who’s earned massively more than his mma career . AJ flattened him as expected , FN’s guard was an open i...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: India England 5th test
Replies: 42
Views: 2036

Re: India England 5th test

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:12 pm
There's more chance of a yeti riding Shergar down from the Himalayas and having a dump on the outfield than there is of England getting anything out of this game.
Alas a sighting of Shergar has not yet been confirmed ..
by AlargeClaret
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: India England 5th test
Replies: 42
Views: 2036

Re: India England 5th test

India ,again giving us a lesson in how to play test cricket , with their no 9 and 10 comfortably easing through 20 overs and closing on 473/8 , a lead of 255. The game’s not quite dead but Eng will need a momenteous performance with the bat .
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tad unlucky to lose today- me thinks!!
Replies: 67
Views: 3242

Re: Tad unlucky to lose today- me thinks!!

They weren’t great today but you have to give credit to the way we played for that. At the end of the day they will finish mid table this season and you don’t manage that if you’re a poor team. As Vegas said, absolutely nothing has gone for us this season. Yes it’s no excuse but every team relies o...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Bournemouth - Player Ratings
Replies: 86
Views: 4881

Re: Burnley v Bournemouth - Player Ratings

Trafford 5 no chance goals Assignon 5 ok I guess but nothing of note O’Shea 5 started badly dodgy improve Esteve 5- hard to say if he’s “ pretty good” or gash the way he plays. Taylor 7 grafted very hard and a few tidy crosses, Suberin defending stopped their “ 1st” goal too Berge 6 good 1st half bi...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brazilian Andy Farrell
Replies: 28
Views: 1859

Re: Brazilian Andy Farrell

Can’t fault his desire and I thought Cullen and Taylor fought hard too , we’re simply nowhere near good enough
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Imagine
Replies: 32
Views: 2401

Re: Imagine

Imagine if we somehow got back to back wins and forest got a -10 deduction . Stranger things have happened …
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season tickets next season
Replies: 749
Views: 44205

Re: Season tickets next season

I think they’re just waiting until the inevitable is all but confirmed . If we went 13/14 adrift then I’d expect AP to make a statement and shortly after, next seasons tickets to go on sale . The whole club can move on and at least complete an orderly retreat into the Champ. A fat lady was seen purc...
by AlargeClaret
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Assisted dying
Replies: 77
Views: 2713

Re: Assisted dying

As long as the illness is “ physical” and terminal and the patient completely able to make that decision it’s hard to argue against it ( with strict “ policing “) Is there a man alive who hasn’t had a close friend , family member etc go through hell, pain and suffering as their lives ebbed away . En...
by AlargeClaret
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All English XI
Replies: 13
Views: 983

Re: All English XI

If all at peak (ish) level at the time that side would have held its own , just about .
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Assisted dying
Replies: 77
Views: 2713

Re: Assisted dying

Almost unthinkable in todays world that the terminally ill can’t be allowed die on their own terms with a degree of dignity. While this would need strict governance surely only the minuscule bible thumping lot would oppose it .
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chairman Pace
Replies: 87
Views: 4817

Re: Chairman Pace

I don't think you need to call him names to get your point accross, certainly not after you say you respect him :lol: Ah…I hadn’t realised you couldn’t make light hearted comments about people you respect , thanks for the heads up though , lessons in life eh! Seriously speaking I’ve found him engag...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chairman Pace
Replies: 87
Views: 4817

Re: Chairman Pace

Give me hope Jehovah , give me hope Jehovah …
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chairman Pace
Replies: 87
Views: 4817

Re: Chairman Pace

While I respect AP ,he’s simply an investor after a return and it would be re-assuring to hear some words from the pint sized preacher. Perhaps confirming that VK will be with us next season would steady the ship and get the naysayers on board ? Any company in such dire straits or having a very roug...